Thymus praecox 'Purple Beauty' (thyme) – 12 plants, Ø9 cm, 10–25 cm high

This set contains 12 Thymus praecox 'Purple Beauty' (thyme) plants. The plants are in Ø9 cm nursery pots and are approximately 10–25 cm tall. Thyme forms low, fragrant cushions with small pink, purple or white flowers that bees love. Delicious in the kitchen and beautiful between paving stones or in a rock garden. An asset for biodiversity: bees and butterflies find plenty of nectar here.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Thymus praecox 'Purple Beauty'
• Also known as: thyme
• Quantity: 12 plants
• Pot size: Ø9 cm
• Height on delivery: approx. 10–25 cm
• Flowering period: June–August
• Position: sun
• Winter hardy: yes
• Foliage: evergreen
• Watering: only water when the top few centimetres are dry; most herbs do not like wet feet
• Beautiful in: vegetable garden, pot on balcony or patio
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

Regularly harvest the tips, then the plant will remain compact and branch beautifully. A sunny spot provides the best flavour. In our care guide you will find everything about light, water and nutrients.